Volunteer in Delhi

ABROAD VOLUNTEER IN DELHI

We offer several volunteer programs including
Childcare, English Teaching and community
development work in slum area of Delhi.
Interested individuals would be able to live and
work together with the locals, meet other
volunteers from across the globe.

This is an
excellent program and really enjoyed it. Our
only problem is our stay is bit short but we
will come back. People and children are very
nice. Good place to work and stay. I enjoyed
the food lot and accommodation was nice and
comfortable.

- Shaun, South Africa

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Why choose Sankalp Volunteer?
Experience: We have more than 10 years of experience running our
volunteer program successfully in India.
Flexibility: You can choose your own start date and end date!
Meaningful: You will experience worthwhile and fulfilling volunteer
projects serving our local community.
Safety: We have full time staff close by in our volunteer placements.

Why should I pay to Volunteers?
Although volunteering is a great way to give your time, it does come
with a cost in order for you to live comfortably while volunteering
within our program. Your fees will help cover the cost of paying our
staff (driver & cook) along with accommodating you with a safe,
comfortable living environment; which include daily amenities, two meals
a day, and internet access. A partial sum of your fee will also help our
programs continue to run and help the children we serve.

How do I choose a program options?
Make sure you look at the two different kinds of programs we offer - The
"Volunteer & Travel" option has set dates throughout the year and it is
the most popular option available. Under this option there are four
different programs for you to choose from. If none of these options fit
your schedule you can do the "Volunteer Only" program which allows you
to volunteer anytime for as many weeks as you like would like.

Do I need experiences, special skills to be a volunteer at Sankalp?
No, you don't need any special skills. We are happy to welcome everyone
that is enthusiastic and driven to help other people. It's necessary to
speak English since it is the language we use to communicate, but it's
perfectly fine if English is your second language. You'll also be able
to improve your level of English here, as you'll be speaking it
constantly.

How it is safe?
At Sankalp we make safety a high priority for each and every volunteer
and staff member that join our program. Our program has been running for
several years and we have had the great joy in welcoming hundreds of
volunteers into our program, please trust that we have extensive
experience in caring and protecting all of our volunteers. This includes
safety within the house, transportation provided by us, safety at the
program locations, and any emergencies that may arise. We do not conduct
any program that could in any possible way jeopardize the safety of any
volunteer or staff member. We are very proud of our ongoing commitment
and provision of safety for all that join our team. In the past 8 years
we have had hundreds of volunteers within the age group of 16-65 years
of age, with a maximum of 30 volunteers at the house, with no
miss-happening to anyone in our program. In order to continue our
priority and contract with safety, our organization maintains very set
rules and regulations. We ask that you join our program with adherence
to the set rules and respect them appropriately for your own and others
personal safety.

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VOLUNTEER IN DELHI

"I think this programme is very well set up. I have really enjoyed my time
here, both meeting the local people and the other volunteers. The programme
provided a safe and welcoming environment which made my experience of India
really positive. I really encouraged experiencing the different aspect of
India's culture and getting to work with the street children was a very
rewarding experience. The people in the community and the children were all very
friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is excellent - it is very well kept
and has great facilities- broadband, DVD player etc. The food was lovely and
there was a good variety of food provided. The team and staff in work area all
brilliant. They are all friendly and helpful which helped me to settled into the
different culture and enjoys the experience. The programme provides an excellent
experience for people coming to India, it is well organized and it is run b a
great staff. Thanks."

Age Limit: 18 Years +Length of stay: 02 - 12 weeks Program start: Every Saturday Working days: Monday to FridayWorking hours: 4-5 hours/dayProgram fees:
Starts from $499Accommodation: Family Stay

A day in the life of a volunteer

On working days, volunteers get up
and have breakfast before heading out to
their volunteer sites. Our staff
provides transportation to and from the
volunteer site of your choice. At the
volunteer site, you will spend
approximately four hours. Lunch is
provided by family. Open afternoons
provide volunteers the opportunity to
explore the city and learn about the
local culture and customs. Evening meals
provide another exciting chance to enjoy
authentic food provided by host family.
The food is delicious and healthy and
takes full advantage of local cooking
traditions. The weekends are free time,
where you can choose to relax or explore
the local area. Volunteers often travel
to other parts of the country on the
weekends. If you don't know where to go
don't worry; ask the staff, they are
always happy to make recommendations.

Where we are based in Delhi

Our volunteers work on several
volunteer programs in the urban areas of
Delhi. As a volunteer you will have a
once in a life time volunteer and
cultural experience in capital city of
India.

General Information on Delhi

Delhi is India's capital city and the
home of executive, legislative, and
judiciary branches of the Government of
India. Delhi is a large metropolis with
strengths in arts, commerce, education,
entertainment, fashion, finance,
healthcare, media, professional
services, research and development,
tourism and transport all contributing
to its prominence. Delhi is said to be
one of the oldest existing cities in the
world, along with Jerusalem and Varanasi.
Legend estimates it to be over 5,000
years old. Over the millennia, Delhi is
said to have been built and destroyed 11
times.

What we Provide

Our program fees include your airport
transfers, food, accommodation, transport,
travel and support. Program fees are set by
a weekly basis ranging from one to eight
weeks. If you want to volunteer for more
than eight weeks, you can add as many extra
weeks as you like (within visa
restrictions).

Visa Help

Obtaining a visa is the responsibility of
the volunteers. To obtain a short term visa,
go to
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
. If you wish to volunteer longer than 8
weeks you will need a long term visa, please
visit your own country's government visa
website for more information, as each
countries long term via requirements vary.

Volunteer work and travel through Sankalp
falls under the category of volunteer
tourism and we recommend you state your
purpose of travel as "tourism" on your visa
application. Stating any other purpose of
travel will not be applicable to us. Sankalp
will provide information such as references
and local address following the approval of
the volunteer application. For any further
questions, please feel free to contact us.

Pickup and Transfer

Pickup & transfer to host family service
would be available to volunteers from Delhi
airport.

On arrival; our personal driver, working
with the Sankalp Team, will be awaiting your
arrival at the airport. You will find him in
the arrival hall, past
immigration/customs/baggage claim, with a
placard displaying your name.

Program Orientation

Next day of your arrival we organized an
orientation for each program where you will
gain an understanding on the entire
volunteer program, introduction to rules and
regulation of the organization, Indian
history, its culture and traditions.

Accommodation

We offer comfortable accommodation with
easy approach to project sites for the
volunteers.

On placement, you ought to live with a
middle class local Indian family in a remote
area. A separate living-room on dual or
triple sharing basis with other volunteers
will be provided but you should not expect
luxury on your stay and it is different from
what you are used to at home.

Host family will serve three local area
meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
You may help the host(s) in preparing the
meals so that you may learn cooking of
various India dishes, which would be liked
by your mates when you go back home. You may
also cook food of your own choice. Living
with Indian families will prove for you the
best track of learning the Indian tradition,
culture and behaviour without much cost and
effort.

Safety

At Sankalp-Volunteer we make safety a
high priority for each and every
volunteer and staff member that join our
program. Our program has been running
for several years and we have had the
great joy in welcoming hundreds of
volunteers into our program, please
trust that we have extensive experience
in caring and protecting all of our
volunteers. This includes safety within
the house, transportation provided by
us, safety at the program locations, and
any emergencies that may arise.

We do not conduct any program that could
in any possible way jeopardize the
safety of any volunteer or staff member.
We are very proud of our ongoing
commitment and provision of safety for
all that join our team. In the past 8
years we have had hundreds of volunteers
within the age group of 18-45 years of
age, with a maximum of 30 volunteers at
the house, with no miss-happening to
anyone in our program.

In order to continue our priority and
contract with safety, our organization
maintains very set rules and
regulations. We ask that you join our
program with adherence to the set rules
and respect them appropriately for your
own and others personal safety.

Flexible Start Dates

We are flexible; you can start any
regular volunteer program on any day.
However, we recommend arriving on
Saturday, as all volunteer work begins
on Mondays.

Fix date Group Trips

The group trips have
set starting dates, these are structured
travel combined volunteer programs that
take place on specific dates.

When should I apply?

There is no firm deadline for
applications. Some travel combined
volunteer trips require at least four
weeks to
process an application, arrange for
travel, and advise you properly on how
to prepare. Whenever you are thinking of
travelling combined volunteer programs,
we encourage you to apply as early as
possible. Having more time to prepare
makes it easier for you to fundraise,
and for us to advise you on
preparations.

What if I want to go very
last-minute?

If you decide to go with us at the
last minute, just contact to us to check
program availability and go-head.

What are the duration lengths of the
programs?

We are proud to offer volunteer
durations for a minimum of two weeks, up
to twelve weeks. Although durations are
optional, it is highly encouraged when
working with children to stay for a few
weeks to build the bonds with them and
also adapt to the Indian culture.

Program Start Dates

Programs are available year-round; you can start any available volunteer
program on Saturday, starting date begins on your arrival.